Ascension Episcopal Church
Amherst, Virginia
A parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia.
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A parish of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia.
All are welcome!
The mission of Ascension Church is to worship God, guided by the Spirit, by the love and teachings of Jesus, and by Episcopal tradition; to love and support one another as Christ loves us; and to support and serve our neighbors in Amherst and beyond.
Morning Prayer services every Sunday at 11 a.m.
HOLY WEEK and EASTER SERVICES:
Liturgy of the Palms, Sunday, April 13 at 11 a.m.
Maundy Thursday, April 17 at 6 p.m. Agape meal to follow.
Good Friday, April 18 at 6:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Bear Mountain.
Easter Sunday, April 20 at 11 a.m.
UPCOMING HOLY EUCHARIST SERVICES:
Sunday, April 27 at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Cathy Montgomery.
Sunday, May 11 at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Jeannette Pillsbury.
Sunday, June 8 at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Jeannette Pillsbury.
Sunday, June 29 at 11 a.m. with The Reverend Chip Phren.
Regular Activities
The Reverend Jeannette Pillsbury, our priest for pastoral care, is available in the Parish Hall each Tuesday. Contact her by email for specific hours.
The men’s breakfast meets every Friday morning in the Parish Hall. Coffee call at 7:30 a.m., breakfast at 8 a.m. Bible study at 8:30 a.m. Contact Kinny Kinnier for information.
Our centering prayer group welcomes everyone. We meet virtually on Saturdays at 8 a.m. Contact Dena Lee for information.
Join our Meals On Wheels group! To learn more, email Rebecca Keith.
Women's Bible Study group meets on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. in the Parish Hall. For more information, contact Zoe Rogers.
Ladies Lunch Outing meets once a month to explore local cuisine. For more information, contact Mary Tourgee.
February 2025 visit by Mark Bourlakas with Rev. Pillsbury and Senior Warden Jean Bryan.
February 2025 visit by Mark Bourlakas
Ladies Lunch Out Gathering in March 2025
Meals on Wheels preparation February 2025
Jackie Beidler preparing Meals on Wheels dinners.
We gather in the Parish Hall for celebratory meals throughout the year.
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